GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, MI -- Grand Blanc Township police are warning residents that a burglar may be using a driveway sealing scam as a cover to scout potential targets.

Detective Todd Gilbert said a home in the area of Fenton and Baldwin roads was broken into around 9 a.m. Thursday, April 25.

Gilbert declined to comment on what was taken from the home.

Authorities canvassed the neighborhood during their investigation and discovered that a man was going to door-to-door selling driveway sealant services in the area prior to the break-in and authorities believe the man may be connected to the incident.

Gilbert says that residents should ask to see a door-to-door sales person's required solicitation permit to verify if they are legitimate businesspeople.

He added that if anyone sees something suspicious, they should dial 911.